The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-05-05
NAY R1PPLEs.
Tho Kate Bensberg English Opera
Company ut Bedford Hall Next MON
day NiRht-The Coming Dauce-Oth.
er Notes.

day Night-The Coming Dance-Oth'
er Notes.
The charming month of May has arriv-
ed, and with it comes little whirl in
amusements. This is the month of the
year when the country assumes rich
garb Of green that stays by us until the
cold winds from the north come and
wither and wilt things. 'Tis surely a
pleasing sight to look upon the Sioux
valley just now-when the bright green
grass waves in the puffs Of Lalmy breezes,
and the leafy trees sway and bend in
monotone. The hills that skirt the silvery
Sioux begin to look like monuments OF
ethereal beauty, and the river itself
flashes brilliantly as it rushes down be-
tween its vclvety banks. So much for
the paradisiacal country in which we live.
| Now for amusements.
ENGLISH OPERA.
Monday, May 9, will be night of opera
for Canton, being special engagement OF
the Kate Bensbery English Opera COM
pany. Canton people seemed to be we'll
pleased with the Andrews opera company,
| which rendered Mikado here short time
ago, and If they have not lost their de-
sire for something good it will be we'll to
take in the splendid company which will
favor us next Monday evening. The pro-
gram will be one of exceeding richness,
consisting of Balfes' charming opera,
''The Sleeping Queen" preceded by
the beautiful second act of Flotow's
"Martha. The leading voices of the
company are Miss Kate Bensberg, prima
donna, soprano; Miss Louise Engle, con-
tralto; Mr.. Ross David, tenor, and Mr..
Ed Knight, basso. The musical director
is Carlo A. Serrano, from the Milan
Opera company.
"The Sleeping Queen, one-act opera
by Balfe, the celebrated composer of the
Bohemian Girl, is charming compost
ton. The music is tunetul, and flows
like warbling brook; the plot is attract
i've and full OF amusing scenes. The
plot is the time of Louis XIII. The Co.'S
tunes are rich and elaborate. In this
work Miss Bensberg introduces Millard's
charming song, waiting, in such style
as it has never been heard before
The company dispenses with the clap
trap Of a chorus, its management believing
that the musical riff-raff of which chorus
is ordinarily manufactured only mars the
beauty of such opera as it produces.
Owing to the immense expense this
company incurs, and the size Of the
hall, the management will charge the fol-
lowing prices. First row, IS cents; next
four rows back, 81; next four rows back,
IS cents; general admission, SO cents
Reserved seat tickets for sale at Lewis
Bros drug store.
THE COMING DANCE.
On Tuesday evening, May II, Prof
Allmon's dancing class will give a social
ball. Invitations will be extended in due
time, and the finest OF music will be
furnished. This will be the grand w:ud-
up of the dancing class of this city, and
nothing will be left undone to make it
the bon ton affair of the season.
NOTES.
The Andrews opera company will render
LA Mascot" next week at Brookings and
other Dakota towns, but it is doubtful
whether they will reach US this season
or not. The boys have purchased fine
Pullman palace car, at cost of $4,000,
since the Interstate commerce bill came
into power. and are better prepared than
ever to give their famous renditions.
The ladies of the Congregational church
held an ice cream social at Bedford Hall
last evening. Everyone enjoyed them
selves. -
! The Girls Industrial society of the
Episcopal church will have donkey
Party at the rectory, corner of Sixth and
Cedar streets, Tuesday evening next,
May 10, at s o'clock. Ice cream and
cake will be served. A cordial invitation
| given to all.